Fun Friday Spiritual Practice: Bibliomancy – The Art of Divination with Books
We are constantly guided towards the answers we seek, whether it’s about our business, a life decision, or even something as simple as what to do for the day.
Here’s a fun practice I use to shift energy and gain insights into my day. I have used it to create new programs, look at aspects of my business to improve, and to enjoy my life in the process.
As a book lover, this adds an extra layer of enjoyment:
- Set an Intention: Focus on what you would like guidance on. For example, “What would help my business forward today?” If no specific question comes to mind, you can simply ask, “What is in the highest interest of my soul to know today?” The answers may surprise you.
- Choose Your Source: Pick a book, magazine, or even your journal—don’t overthink it. You’ll instinctively be drawn to the right one.
- Open and Point: With your intention in mind, open the book randomly without looking. To keep your mind from influencing the process, close your eyes and place your finger on a spot on the page. Open your eyes and read the sentence your finger lands on, along with the ones above and below it.
- Interpret with Openness: Reflect on the passage. How does it relate to your intention? Could it be a metaphor or direct wisdom? If you land on a blank page, consider it a symbol of new beginnings or a prompt to create your own story. The key is to remain open to interpretation.
- Let it Percolate: Allow the insights to simmer for the next hour or so. If the message was unclear, additional clues will present themselves throughout the day, bringing further clarity.
This practice is a wonderful way to shift energy and connect with the support of the Divine, whatever that means to you.
Thoughts?
Feel free to share the insights that come up for you.
